Galamsey: Government directs enforcement of illegal mining laws
Regional Ministers, alongside their Regional Security Councils (REGSEC), have been mandated to intensify enforcement actions within their various jurisdictions to contain incidents of illegal small-scale mining. This came out following an extensive engagement held by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and regional ministers to review on-going efforts at dealing with the canker of […]
UTAG threatens nationwide demo if illegal mining is not totally banned by September 30
Story By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has joined the growing chorus of voices calling for a ban on illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, in forest reserves. The devastating impact of these activities on Ghana’s water bodies, forests, and agricultural lands has sparked widespread concern. In a press release, […]
Five miners in Tarkwa jailed100 years for mining without authority
The Tarkwa circuit court has sentenced five persons to a total of 100 years imprisonment in hard labour for mining without authority. They are Sampson Mefe, Eric Bentua, Francis Nkubi, Timothy Kumordja and Evans Larbi, all being illegal miners. Although the five pleaded not guilty to the offence, they were found guilty after trial, and each was […]
I have not been involved in illegal mining – Aisha Huang
By: Beatrice Oppon An alleged Chinese Illegal Miner, Aisha Huang has denied involvement in any illegal mining activities in the country. She has also refuted claims that she facilitated the coming of some Chinese nationals into Ghana and employed them to engage in illegal mining. She said her company did not have a mining licence […]
Members of Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining are targets of Investigation- Special Prosecutor
By Seth Ayiah Special Prosecutor, Kissi Adjebeng, says every member of the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining, IMCIM, and persons engaged to work with it are suspects and targets of investigation. He said the OSP is investigating corruption and corruption-related matters regarding the activities of the IMCIM. Speaking on Joynews’ Newsfile in Accra, Mr. […]
Mercury used in mining gold can cause autism- Expert discloses
By: Roberta Gayode Modin Assistant lecturer at the Department of Special Education, University of Education, Winneba, Francis Kwame Anku has disclosed that mercury is considered a risk factor for autism. According to Autism Speaks Organisation, autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive […]
No community mining in cocoa farms in Wassa Amenfi
By Desmond Cudjoe The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in charge of mining, Mr. George Mireku-Duker has cautioned managers of Community Mining Schemes against the destruction of cocoa farms for mining activities. He explained that, the concept of Community Mining is to empower local communities, create job opportunities and control the destruction of […]
More than 100 culprits face prosecution for illegal mining in Kyebi Forest Reserve
The Deputy Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, Emmanuel Owusu Nkwantabisa, has hinted that over one hundred people are facing prosecution for engaging in illegal mining activities within the Kyebi forest reserve. In an interview with the media in Koforidua as part of activities to mark the International Day of the Forest, on the theme, […]
Forestry Commission fights illegal mining in Forest Reserves
SOURCE: GNA Staff of the Bekwai Forest District of Ashanti Region of the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission (FC), are waging a war against illegal mining activities in the Bunusu portion of the Oda River Forest Reserve, and the Kokoro-Odaho portions of the Apamprama Forest Reserves. Mr. Clement Omari, the Regional Manager […]
OSP investigates activities of ‘big wigs’ in illegal mining
SOURCE: GNA The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has commenced investigations into the activities of some officials in key institutions in respect of illegal small-scale mining. The investigation targets some officials of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission. In its Half Quarterly Report for December 2022, the OSP said […]
